Mount Washington, March 2015
The first time I visited New Hampshire's Mount Washington in the winter and attempted to visit its infamously windy and icy summit, I made a vow to go back each and every winter ...
Tag: Winter
How to Use an Ice Axe
I can't deny it, I love my ice axe. Honestly, it would be a little crazy if I didn't. That mass of aluminum, stainless steel and/or other lightweight metal can quickly attain BFF ...
Top 3 Smaller Mountain Winter Climbs in the U.S.
In the winter months, you don't need to seek out a 14er to experience mountaineering in its fullest. Here's a short list of smaller mountains to climb in the cold, snow and ice.
Mount Adams (NH), February 2014
Date of climb: February 26, 2014. Route: Airline Route. Trail distance: 8.6 miles round trip. Elevation change: 4,500 feet.
Mount Washington, February 2014
Date of climb: February 25, 2014. Route: Lion Head Winter Route. Trail distance: 8 miles round trip. Elevation change: 4,250 feet.